Manatee County wetland protections on hold after response from state
It was supposed to be a final vote to restore wetland buffers in Manatee County. But four state agencies are now questioning the legality of those efforts, calling them restrictive and burdensome.
It was supposed to be a final vote to restore wetland buffers in Manatee County. But four state agencies are now questioning the legality of those efforts, calling them restrictive and burdensome.
Hurricane Season 2025: Lessons learned in Manatee County after devastating storms last year
The 2025 Hurricane Season starts in less than two weeks, and it comes as some in Manatee County continue rebuilding and recuperating after last year's brutal storms.
The 2025 Hurricane Season starts in less than two weeks, and it comes as some in Manatee County continue rebuilding and recuperating after last year's brutal storms.
Sea turtle nesting season is in full swing as advocates prepare for packed beaches this Memorial Day weekend
With Memorial Day weekend around the corner and turtle nesting season already underway making sure marine life goes undisturbed is top of mind for the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch organization.
With Memorial Day weekend around the corner and turtle nesting season already underway making sure marine life goes undisturbed is top of mind for the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch organization.
Bradenton police add credit card skimming device detectors to their arsenal
Swiping your credit or debit card could be opening yourself up to thieves if they’ve been able to put credit card skimmers on card readers. But now, the Bradenton Police Department is dedicating time and manpower to make sure residents and their bank accounts remain safe.
Swiping your credit or debit card could be opening yourself up to thieves if they’ve been able to put credit card skimmers on card readers. But now, the Bradenton Police Department is dedicating time and manpower to make sure residents and their bank accounts remain safe.
Tampa Bay 24/7: Inside Manatee County’s 911 center
While most of the Tampa Bay area is fast asleep, the phones at the Manatee County Emergency Communications Center never stop ringing.
While most of the Tampa Bay area is fast asleep, the phones at the Manatee County Emergency Communications Center never stop ringing.
'We feel privileged to do this work:' 3 manatees receive care at The Bishop Museum
Three manatees are now receiving care at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton.
Three manatees are now receiving care at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton.
Manatee deputies to be showcased on 'COPS'
For decades, the television show COPS has put law enforcement officers from across the country front and center.
For decades, the television show COPS has put law enforcement officers from across the country front and center.
1 critically hurt after van crashes into building, fire officials say
A van crashed into a building in Palmetto on Tuesday, leaving one person critically hurt, according to fire officials.
A van crashed into a building in Palmetto on Tuesday, leaving one person critically hurt, according to fire officials.
Manatee County seeks input from hurricane victims on how to spend $252M in federal disaster relief funds
Manatee County are asking the community for input on how to use federal money to help rebuild following last years devastating hurricanes.
Manatee County are asking the community for input on how to use federal money to help rebuild following last years devastating hurricanes.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster: 45 years later
Friday marked the 45th anniversary of one of the Tampa Bay area's worst tragedies, when a freighter hit the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, causing part of the bridge to collapse, killing dozens of people.
Friday marked the 45th anniversary of one of the Tampa Bay area's worst tragedies, when a freighter hit the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, causing part of the bridge to collapse, killing dozens of people.
'Large depression' forces road closure in Bradenton
A portion of a Bradenton road is closed because of what police call a “large depression,” forcing crews to make repairs.
A portion of a Bradenton road is closed because of what police call a “large depression,” forcing crews to make repairs.
Manatee County World War II veteran receives highest honor from France
Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France.
Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France.
Man dies after being hit by car: BPD
A man died early Friday after Bradenton police say he was hit by a car.
A man died early Friday after Bradenton police say he was hit by a car.
Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge reopens after damage from Hurricane Helene
Thursday morning on Bradenton Beach, a line of people stretched nearly a block of Gulf Drive.
Thursday morning on Bradenton Beach, a line of people stretched nearly a block of Gulf Drive.
Video: Bradenton Oak & Stone general manager accused of burglarizing the business
The general manager of Oak & Stone in Bradenton has been arrested after police say he was caught on camera burglarizing the restaurant earlier this week.
The general manager of Oak & Stone in Bradenton has been arrested after police say he was caught on camera burglarizing the restaurant earlier this week.
Florida Senate votes to remove fluoride from public water supply
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.
Teen shot during drug deal; 16-year-old charged with attempted murder: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old injured and a 16-year-old charged with attempted murder.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old injured and a 16-year-old charged with attempted murder.
Solar power to light up Manatee School for the Arts
Within a few weeks, Manatee School for the Arts in Palmetto will soon run on solar power, and officials are busy installing solar panels.
Within a few weeks, Manatee School for the Arts in Palmetto will soon run on solar power, and officials are busy installing solar panels.
Video: Florida deputies capture gator spotted at high school
Some Manatee County deputies had the tough task of wrangling a gator that had made its way onto a high school campus, according to the sheriff's office.
Some Manatee County deputies had the tough task of wrangling a gator that had made its way onto a high school campus, according to the sheriff's office.
Residents of Bradenton Beach mobile home park fighting eviction post-Hurricane Helene
The Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach has withstood the test of time, but now, the park’s owner is telling residents that everyone will soon be evicted.
The Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach has withstood the test of time, but now, the park’s owner is telling residents that everyone will soon be evicted.